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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

K40 NABMOT history

K40 NAB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

K40 NAB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,106 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 NAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 NAB was last recorded at 70,106 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2009: 27,235 miles, lower than 27,740 miles on 16 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,085 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,106 miles
  • 2025 – 69,792 miles
  • 2024 – 68,759 miles
  • 2022 – 67,814 miles
  • 2021 – 67,112 miles
  • 2020 – 65,382 miles
  • 2019 – 59,425 miles
  • 2018 – 54,055 miles
  • 2017 – 45,063 miles
  • 2016 – 38,941 miles
  • 2014 – 37,052 miles
  • 2013 – 35,741 miles
  • 2011 – 33,738 miles
  • 2010 – 29,686 miles
  • 2009 – 27,235 miles
  • 2008 – 16,868 miles
  • 2007 – 13,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,106 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,106 miles (+21)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,106 miles
    Test number
    673875097323
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,085 miles (+293)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,085 miles
    Test number
    668083856161
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,792 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,792 miles
    Test number
    168174783872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,759 miles (+945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,759 miles
    Test number
    500164793052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,814 miles
    Test number
    335776077061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,814 miles (+702)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,814 miles
    Test number
    668172931319
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass67,112 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    140967482487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,382 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,382 miles
    Test number
    387515246030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,425 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    613913930113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,055 miles (+8,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    941982412578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack

  11. Pass45,063 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    452558704602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    589377367463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,941 miles (+268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    788848522240
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass38,673 miles (+1,621)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    100655502181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disk worn/pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link has slight play in balljoint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disk worn/pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop link has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cuts around inner sidewall (not showing cords)

  15. Pass37,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    357523714142
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  16. Fail37,052 miles (+1,311)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    315523414105
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  17. Pass35,741 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    639573123157
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/f vertical link has some movement

  18. Fail35,741 miles (+2,003)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    849743223156
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/f vertical link has some movement

  19. Pass33,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,738 miles
    Test number
    215123851466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,738 miles (+4,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,738 miles
    Test number
    828833451170
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass29,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,686 miles
    Test number
    612124030113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail29,686 miles (+2,451)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,686 miles
    Test number
    684711930131
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass27,235 miles (-505)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,235 miles
    Test number
    451007749108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,740 miles (+10,872)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,740 miles
    Test number
    702330852431
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass16,868 miles (+3,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,868 miles
    Test number
    943330138125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass13,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,234 miles
    Test number
    491150567189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 NAB

Does K40 NAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 NAB is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 NAB?
The MOT on K40 NAB is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 NAB done?
K40 NAB was recorded at 70,106 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,967 miles a year.
Has K40 NAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 NAB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 NAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 NAB find?
K40 NAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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